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Ukraine U21 Defeats Finland U21 in an Emotionally Charged Match
Košice, Slovakia – Ukraine U21 defeated Finland U21 in a match held at the Košická futbalová aréna, part of the group stage of the 2025 UEFA U21 Championship. The match, refereed by Swiss official Alessandro Dudic, was characterized by intense play and a high number of cards.
Ukraine dominated possession with 55% compared to Finland’s 45%. The first goal came in the 28th minute, scored by V. Vanat, assisted by a teammate. Ukraine extended their lead early in the second half, in the 49th minute, with a goal by M. Bragaru, assisted by V. Veleten.
Despite the deficit, Finland tried to react, but encountered a solid Ukrainian defense. The match became physical, with numerous fouls and bookings. Ukraine accumulated five yellow cards, including a second yellow for V. Brazhko, resulting in his expulsion in the 90th minute. Finland received one yellow card.
Ukraine generated a total of 14 shots, 6 of which were on target, while Finland had 9 shots, with only 1 on target. Ukraine also had fewer corners than Finland, 5 to 7.
The match ended with a victory for Ukraine, leaving Finland needing to gather points in their next matches to advance in the tournament.
Substitutions finland u21: at minute 46 N. Skytta came in and A. Markhiev went out., at minute 54 C. Terho came in and J. Talvitie went out., at minute 54 L. Hyrylainen came in and M. Peltola went out., at minute 73 N. Pyyhtia came in and O. Liimatta went out., at minute 80 M. Ylitolva came in and K. Wallius went out.
Substitutions ukraine u21: at minute 62 N. Voloshyn came in and M. Bragaru went out., at minute 62 V. Rubchynskyi came in and O. Ocheretko went out., at minute 69 V. Salyuk came in and E. Kozik went out., at minute 69 B. Viunnyk came in and V. Vanat went out., at minute 90 A. Smolyakov came in and V. Veleten went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Finland U21
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Ukraine U21
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